Bilingual Social Worker: Custody & Detention Support

Lukos LLC.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Lukos LLC is seeking a Custody and Resource Coordinator to support ICE detention facilities and field offices. The role focuses on serving detained noncitizens, addressing trauma-related needs, and coordinating health, welfare, and release resources.

The position requires bilingual English/Spanish communication, experience with vulnerable populations, and the ability to navigate complex policies in a multi-cultural environment. El Paso, TX based, full-time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or equivalent.
• Master’s degree or an equivalent advanced degree preferred but not required
• Fluent in English and Spanish, written and oral
• Minimum of 2+ years of related experience with victims, trauma-informed programming, or working with immigrants
• Experience in detention or custodial settings

Responsibilities

• Assist detained noncitizens with ICE-related requests and complaints.
• Assist ERO staff with parent/child communication and child welfare involvement.
• Coordinate Disability Accommodations and follow-up with detention facilities.
• Support compliance with agency policies and detention standards, and communicate with detained noncitizens.
• Provide language interpretation for facility and ERO staff.
• Provide referrals to care and follow-up (medical, mental health, etc.).
• Maintain a national resource database to facilitate release and removal.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Multi-cultural teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Psychology

Master’s degree optional

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Lukos LLC is seeking a Custody and Resource Coordinator to support ICE detention facilities and field offices. The role focuses on serving detained noncitizens, addressing trauma-related needs, and coordinating health, welfare, and release resources.

The position requires bilingual English/Spanish communication, experience with vulnerable populations, and the ability to navigate complex policies in a multi-cultural environment. El Paso, TX based, full-time.